Gareth Bale joins Real Madrid from Totenham HotSpurs in £85m ($132m) world record deal

Real Madrid have broken the world transfer record to sign Tottenham forward Gareth Bale.

The Wales star has agreed a £300,000 per week, six-year deal after sealing an £85.3m (100m euros) move which eclipses the £80m Real paid Manchester United for Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009.

Analysis

Gary LinekerBBC Match of the Day presenter

"It's very important for Gareth to throw his heart and soul into this move.

"He's got it all and ability-wise he is phenomenal. The only question is whether he's got the mental strength to cope with such a big transfer and the spotlight that will be immense in Spain.

"But it's a fabulous opportunity for him and the important thing is he really needs to grasp it with both hands."

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"I have had six very happy years at Tottenham but it's the right time to say goodbye," said 24-year-old Bale.

"We've had some special times together and I've loved every minute of it."

Bale will have a medical and then be presented to the Real Madrid fans at the Bernabeu at 12:00 BST on Monday before speaking at a media conference.

He added: "I am not sure there is ever a good time to leave a club where I felt settled and was playing the best football of my career to date.

"I know many players talk of their desire to join the club of their boyhood dreams, but I can honestly say, this is my dream come true.

"Tottenham will always be in my heart and I'm sure this season will be a successful one for them.

"I am now looking forward to the next exciting chapter in my life, playing football for Real Madrid."

Bale joined Spurs as a left-back for £10m from Southampton in 2007 and scored 26 goals last season as he was named both the Professional Footballers' Association's and Football Writers' player of the year.

Bale's season-by-season Premier League stats

• 2012-13: Played 33, goals 21, assists four
• 2011-12: Played 36, goals nine, assists 10
• 2010-11: Played 30, goals seven, assists one
• 2009-10: Played 23, goals three, assists five
• 2008-09: Played 16, goals 0, assists 0
• 2007-08: Played eight, goals two, assists 0

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His representatives told Spurs at the end of July that he wanted to speak to the Spanish giants.